Overview:
Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with a UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking a Hardware Support & Asset Control Engineer to support our client in the maritime defence industry. This is a hands-on operational support role focused on hardware logistics, inventory control, physical build activity, and procurement support; best suited to a capable mid-level engineer/senior technician rather than a design resource.
The successful candidate will be a practical and reliable hardware support engineer with experience in physical hardware environments, asset control, and hands-on build activity. The individual should be comfortable balancing inventory accuracy, physical hardware tasks, and day-to-day operational support under direction from the client team. He/she will likely have an electronics or systems engineering background and be conversant with legislation compliance with industry, environmental and safety standards. The role will be based on the client site in Portsmouth.
We are looking for an energetic and driven engineer with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates from highly regulated industries such as marine, military, aerospace, nuclear or rail.
This role represents a great opportunity to work in a role which contributes directly to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach.
Responsibilities:
- Support equipment clear-out, removal, and disposal activities
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Maintain inventory records including stock takes, moves, additions, and disposals
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Support the build of hardware solutions including deliverable units, rigs, racks, and cabling
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Assist with quotations, specifications, and procurement support information for hardware purchases
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Work to prioritised tasking set by the client PM or WPM
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Maintain accurate records and ensure hardware assets are physically and administratively controlled
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Support general hardware operations activity as directed by programme need
Qualifications:
- HNC in engineering with ideally electronics or systems engineering background.
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Where applicable suitable experience in addition to a lower qualification would be acceptable.
Essential skills:
- Hardware support
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Equipment handling
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Asset and inventory control
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Stock take activity & record updating
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Disposal coordination
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Rig and rack build support, cabling, hardware installation,
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Technical housekeeping
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Task prioritisation
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Stakeholder communication
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Disciplined record keeping
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Familiarity with defence working practices
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Configuration awareness
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Procurement support, technical documentation, and working within controlled hardware environments
Experience:
- Hands-on experience in hardware support, rig build, rack build, lab support, or technical environment support roles
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Experience with stock control, inventory updates, and equipment tracking
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Experience handling hardware moves, decommissioning, disposal, or asset lifecycle activity
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Experience building or supporting hardware solutions including racks, rigs, cabling, and equipment installation
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Experience working in a structured engineering, technical, or operational environment
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Defence, marine, or regulated engineering environment experience desirable
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Exposure to technical stores, asset management, or configuration-controlled environments desirable
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Experience supporting procurement through quotations, technical specs, or supplier information gathering desirable
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Experience in integration labs, equipment rooms, or test environments desirable
What do I need before I apply:
- UK sole National
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SC Cleared with no caveats
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Ability/willingness to attend the client site in Portsmouth 5 days per week
Benefits:
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
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We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
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Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
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Competitive company benefits
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Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:-
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
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Communicating and promoting vacancies
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Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
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Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
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Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
